Well, thank you all so much for reviewing. It means a lot. It seems about like half of you want Kag/Kur and the othe half want Sess/Kur. And yes, I do know how hard it is to choose. So, I'll make this easy. It could go either way, but I'll give you three choices.

Kag/Ku

Kag/Sess

Kag/Kur/Sess

So, review and I'll start posting results all ready up for the next chapter. Thanks guys.

Chapter 3

A New Day, A New Life

The cool, calm quiet or morning was all Kagome heard as her eyes sleepily blinked open to meet a new day. It took a moment to realize she wasn't in her own soft bed at home. No, she wasn't anywhere near her home. But then again, just where was her home anyway? She'd spent so much time in Feudal Japan that it had slowly been replacing her real home. Her friends here had become her family and her biological family had become like distant friends. She hadn't been home in months, no doubt her family was worried that she was dead and they would never know.

Tears silently slipped from her eyelids, but she managed to stop after a few minutes. No, there would be no more self-pity; not anymore. Her time here was done. What was she going to do now? She had to go home, pretend to lead a normal life? But how could she just go home and attempt to forget all her memories of Feudal Japan? She continued to wallow in self-pity before finally drying her tears. No more; no more crying. From now on she was going to be strong; for her friends, for her family, for Inuyasha, and for herself. She knew it would take time, but one day once she got passed her depression and strife, she would look back on this time in her life and think only of fond memories; starting today. Speaking of today, where was she?

She opened her eyes fully and this time looked around her safe haven. She found herself in a lavish room, colored in reds and blacks. The doors leading into the room were carved in a mahogany red color and on the doors was a carving of a giant inu youkai in full demon form. Her eyes swept over the room taking in the red and black draperies over the windows. Her eyes finally rested on the bed....more importantly, who else was lying on the bed. "Eep," she gasped and tried to back away, upon realizing that it was Sesshomaru who inhabited the bed.

She stilled in her tracks when she heard him give off a low growl and then in the blink of an eye had grabbed her wrist, flipping her underneath his own body. She couldn't move as his eyes flashed open a feral red color. "Ses-Sesshomaru," she whispered, her hand reaching to touch his newly re-grown arm.

She watched in amazement as he suddenly blinked and then a blank look of confusion settled upon his handsome face. She was now blushing deeply as he stared at her before rolling off her and sitting up calmly as if nothing had happened.

His next statement caught her off guard. "Are you all right?" he asked, his voice now back to his chilling tone. Her jaw dropped. Sesshomaru. The Sesshomaru, Lord of the Western Lands had asked her, had expressed concern for her, a ningen girl.

"Well?" he demanded, making her flinch at the harsh tone.

"I, I'm fine, Sesshomaru-sama," she whispered, her eyes still drawn to his hunched over figure staring at her with his deep penetrating gaze.

Before she could say anything else or ask any questions, more importantly why she'd awakened in his bed, the doors were flung open in a hurry by a scampering little toad youkai. "Lord Sesshomaru!" he cried, happily a few tears escaping. "You've finally returned to me!!!!" Jaken's eyes widened as they took in Kagome, who was lying in bed with his master, a rather confused glint in her eye. He pointed his staff at her. "You, filthy ningen, who are you to lie so willingly in the lord's bed?" Kagome began blushing at the implication of the little toad and her eyes began to spark with anger, before she was interrupted.

"Jaken, cease this annoying chatter at once. You will speak to Kagome with respect," he stated, earning himself a surprised gasp from the two occupants.

"But, Lord Ses-,"

"Quiet, Jaken," he commanded jumping gracefully from the bed and stepping on poor Jaken's head. He threw the toad youkai out of the room, and then turned back to his guest.

"Get dressed. Breakfast will be ready and I will send a servant to show you where we will be dining." He started to walk out again, before turning around and addressing her again. "An,d Kagome, don't be late." With that he strode out his bedroom in the utmost of grace, leaving a sputtering and blushing Kagome.

When he left Kagome didn't know whether to laugh or to cry. He had basically demanded that she would join him for breakfast and then he had the audacity to tell her not to be late. Of course he did use my name, she commented to herself before smacking herself in the face.

Kagome sat there for a few more minutes, before a soft knock sounded on the door and a small youkai woman entered the room carrying a few kimonos. She was short, but pretty with dark blue hair and striking facial features. She didn't speak and Kagome only watched as the woman began walking towards her, setting down her little bundle.

"Hello," Kagome said, politely. "Who are you?"

The small youkai blushed and averted her gaze. "I am Mina, My Lady."

"What a pretty name," Kagome stated cheerfully.

"Thank you, My Lady," Mina responded returning Kagome's pleasant smile.

"Oh, please, don't call me lady, I'm not a lady. My name is Kagome. Would you like to be my friend?"

The youkai seemed a little surprised and then timidly nodded. "Oh, but My La-Kagome-sama, we must get you dressed and ready."

Kagome was momentarily confused. "For what?" she asked.

"You mean you're not going to be dining with our lord?" Mina asked shocked.

"Your lord? Oh, wait, you mean Sesshomaru?" When Mina nodded as a few things became clearer. Like, why she'd awakened in a very lavish room, fit for royalty. However, that still didn't explain why she'd awakened to find herself sleeping in his bed. She started to flush a dark red again, but stopped when Mina gave her a weird glance. "So, this is Lord Sesshomaru's castle?"

"Yes, My La-Kagome-sama," Mina responded.

"Oh. Well, wait, I haven't got a thing to wear," Kagome spoke with a sense of dread. She couldn't go to breakfast dressed in a sleeping kimono. Wait; come to think of it, who had placed her in it? She didn't recall dressing herself last night. Damn, there went another blush as Kagome pictured Sesshomaru attempeting this feit.

"Kagome-sama," Mina prodded, gesturing to the number of kimonos sitting on the chair next to the bed. Kagome got up and stretched happily. She felt like she'd just gotten the best sleep she'd had in years. Ever since Naraku...her thopughts trailed off and she started to frown and then shoook her head. She had promised herself that she would be stronger. And so, she proceeded to the clothes left by Mina.

Kagome noticed that they were very beautiful. "Oh, Mina-san, I can't wear these." Kagome gasoed in awe. Mina looked a little confused.

"Don't you like them, Kagome-sama?" She asked.

"Oh, no no, it's not that," Kagome rushed to sooth the confused demon. "It's just that these are so nice. I've never seen such wonderful kimonos. I wouldn't feel right wearing them."

"Oh, but Sesshomaru picked these out especially for you. He said for you to choose one and then I would show you where you will be dining."

"Oh." Kagome glanced at the clothes again. They were beautiful and if Sesshomaru wanted her to wear them, than she would not upset her lord. Wait, her lord? She mentally groaned. She picked out a lovely kimono, blue in color with pink flowers etched along the seams. On the front was a half-moon hanging over a great white inu. On the back were golden stars of all shapes and sizes. The obi was black and Kagome had a little trouble tying it so she asked Min for help. (I haveno idea about the style of kimonos to bare with me guys)

When she was finally dressed, Mina helped Kagome pull her hair into an elaborate bun, leaving half her hair hanging down past her lower back in loose curls. Kagome left her face plain as she was never one to wear and makeup. Mina took a step back and gasped. "You look beautiful, Kagome-sama."

"I thought I told you to just call me Kagome."

Mine smiled happily. "Okay, Kagome-chan."

"That's better, Mina-chan." The two began giggling before a sharp ahem came from the door.

"Ningen, you are to be joining Sesshomaru now. The servant will show you where to go." Jaken stated. He sneered at both Kagome and Mina, before turning on his heel trying to act superior. Kagome glared at his back before following Mina out the door.....but not before poor Jaken was kicked by both girls as they walked passed.

As they walked along, both girls chattered happily both happy they'd found a friend to talk to. Kagome was careful to study each and every passage way as they walked. She didn't want to take the chance to get lost in Lord Sesshomaru's castle. Finally they approached another set of doors that would lead to the dining hall. Mina opened them, before telling Kagome she would see her later and then turned away to get back to her duties.

Kagome gulped as she walked through. Truth be told, she was nervous; really nervous. Sesshomaru was once great enemy, but now he had taken her to his castle and allowed her to wear such pretty kimonos. So, what was he now? Was he still the enemy? Would he still be after the Tetsusaiga, even after Inuyasha's untimely death?

Kagome gulped again, but then collected herself, straightening her spine and casually strolling on. This was her new life, whatever it held, and she was determined to make the best of it.

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